United's only senior striking options are Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, with 17-year-old Mason Greenwood effectively acting as an understudy to both, coming on as a late substitute in United's first two Premier League matches of the season.

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Alexis Sanchez is still holding talks with other clubs over a potential move away from Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Alexis Sanchez is still holding talks with other clubs over a potential move away from Old Trafford.

Romelu Lukaku was sold to Inter Milan earlier this month for a fee of around £73m and Marcotti believes Sanchez making the same move could seriously hinder the prospects of success for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad this season.

"I think United were left short-handed when Lukaku left and wasn't replaced," Marcotti told the Transfer Talk podcast.

Mason Greenwood scored twice for Manchester United in pre-season

"And they will be even more so if Sanchez goes. He did look really good at the Copa America and I think that's why [Inter boss] Antonio Conte thinks he can regenerate him.

"Martial and Rashford have both started [United's first matches of the season]. They're both starters. If one of them gets injured you have kind of got to fill two roles.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have been in prolific form this term

"But in addition to Greenwood is Tahith Chong. Is he the other striking option that they have?